Coronavirus (COVID-19) Local News

Hospital cleaning staff waiting for vaccine, part of Phase 2

Dr. Bonnie Henry says the ministry is looking at which jobs are the most at risk for infections and outbreaks.

Mar 2, 2021 12:57 PM Read more >

First 500,000 Covishield vaccine doses en route to Canada

Feds say nearly one million COVID-19 vaccine doses from two manufacturers due to arrive this week

Mar 2, 2021 10:28 AM Read more >

B.C. records 1,478 new COVID-19 cases, and eight deaths in past three days

B.C.'s death toll from the pandemic has risen to 1,363.

Mar 1, 2021 4:48 PM Read more >

B.C. extends gap between vaccine doses to 16 weeks as rollout accelerates

Younger British Columbians may be able to receive some protection in spring rather than summer

Mar 1, 2021 10:43 AM Read more >

Number of British Columbians monitored for COVID-19 rises to seven-week high

Seven more COVID-19-related deaths brings death toll from virus in B.C. to 1,355.

Feb 26, 2021 3:51 PM Read more >

Dr. Bonnie Henry calls anti-mask rhetoric, threats 'incredibly challenging'

Health Minister Adrian Dix urging a more respectful debate

Feb 25, 2021 4:46 PM Read more >

Second vaccine doses exceed first doses as shipments ramp up

Second doses have been delayed for weeks amid ongoing vaccine shortages

Feb 25, 2021 2:06 PM Read more >

B.C. COVID-19 deaths spike to 10 in past day

The province's death toll from the virus had been trending lower during the past two weeks.

Feb 25, 2021 1:34 PM Read more >

VCH confirms 26 new COVID-19 cases in Whistler over past week

That brings total caseload for the year to 702

Feb 25, 2021 1:07 PM Read more >

BCCDC flags 14 Vancouver flights exposed to COVID-19

Passengers who travelled aboard these Metro Vancouver flights are encouraged to self-monitor for symptoms

Feb 25, 2021 12:21 PM Read more >